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LF03 VPY

2003 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

165,278 mi
Last recorded165,278 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 VPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 165,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 156,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 147,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both reaer hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 141,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 132,772 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps fogging (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 121,873 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 121,833 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 116,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 110,793 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,057 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,521 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 96,155 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 96,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 85,597 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,597 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 78,023 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 78,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,768 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,152 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,897 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,275 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 32,275 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,823 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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LF03 VPY is a 2003 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF03 VPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF03 VPY registered?

LF03 VPY is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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